The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tengah Air Base (TGA) in Tengah Air Base, Singapore is 18,476 kilometers (11,480 miles / 9,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Singapore. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in San Jose, it's 19:37 in Tengah Air Base. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,971 feet between the two airports. Tengah Air Base sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tengah Air Base (TGA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Tengah Air Base (TGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.